Traffic isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a thief. It robs you of your time, your health, and your sanity. But why do "obvious" fixes like widening freeways or upgrading subways often leave us stuck in the exact same spot?
In this episode of It Turns Out, host Kara Miller sits down with UCLA urban planning expert Michael Manville to discuss the scientific fix for traffic congestion. If you've ever wondered how to get city traffic to move at a consistent 50mph, this is the answer.
We explore why the most effective solution—congestion pricing—is uniquely "uncontagious" among politicians despite its proven success in cities like Singapore and London.
In this video, you’ll learn:
The Triple Convergence Trap: Why adding lanes actually creates more traffic.
The Singapore Model: How dynamic pricing keeps freeways moving at 50mph.
Equity & Economics: Can we fix gridlock without unfairly taxing low-income drivers?
Why Subways Don't Fix Traffic: The counterintuitive science of urban mobility.
Related Resources:
Michael Manville at UCLA Luskin:
https://luskin.ucla.edu/person/michael-manville
Subscribe to the It Turns Out Podcast!
#Traffic #UrbanPlanning #MichaelManville #CityDesign #Commuting #Economics #InducedDemand #ItTurnsOut #KaraMiller #TrafficEngineering